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Watch out for TLAs!
August 31, 2026

DYK that there are TLAs for almost everything in WFM? IDK if I know all of them, but FWIW there are less FLAs than TLAs, but many impact your SLAs or MSAs, such as AHT, EWT, SL, FMLA, STD, LTD, AWOL, NCNS and more. OMG! Luckily SWPP has a TotW for you! (Translation of above: Did You Know that there are Three Letter Acronyms for almost everything in Workforce Management? I don’t know if I know all of them, but for what it’s worth there are less Four Letter Acronyms than Three Letter Acronyms, but many impact your Service Level...

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SWPP Sponsor Web Seminar -- Exclusive look: The next chapter for Anaplan’s Contact Center Planning application
September 10, 2026
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Get an inside look at what’s next for Anaplan’s Contact Center Planning application. Join us on September 10th at 11:00 AM CDT for an exclusive webinar with leaders from Anaplan and their partner, Keyrus. They will be: Sharing upcoming and popular Contact Center Planning application capabilities. Unveiling proven strategies from leading contact centers. Demoing features for forecasting, staffing, and budgeting. Reserve your spot today We hope you'll join us!

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Fundamentals of WFM Web Seminar Series -- Signs of Success: Metrics and Measures of WFM Performance
November 18, 2026
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Signs of Success: Metrics and Measures of WFM Performance -- Almost every contact center employee has a performance scorecard, outlining expected levels of performance in many different areas. The workforce management team is no exception. While the tasks may vary from center to center depending on size and functional design, there are common ways to define metrics that point to good performance and a job well done. Learn about the four components of WFM success, along with different ways to...

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Fundamentals of WFM Web Seminar Series -- Setting Strategic Goals for Workforce Management
December 9, 2026
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

December 9 Setting Strategic Goals for Workforce Management — Just like the organization as a whole and the contact center within it, the Workforce Management department needs to have strategic goals that define the direction for the team. Clearly set overall goals make short-term decisions easier and performance more consistent. In this session, you will learn: The 10 most common goals. Definitions and applications. Implications of different calculations. Tradeoffs when goals create conflicts. The essentials of creating a strategic plan. Click here to register:  https://swpp.webex.com/weblink/register/r1ec61d8ea4c5ed1281f3ef62f2c1f754

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2025 Annual Conference

April 22 - 24 - Nashville, TN

Don’t miss the SWPP Annual Conference! This event is designed specifically for workforce management professionals in the contact center, and includes tons of breakout sessions, networking, and fun! Everyone is invited to attend this conference, and anyone in the workforce planning community can benefit from the informative workshops and opportunities to network with peers. As an attendee at the SWPP Annual Conference, you will:
  • Learn about industry trends and hot topics from the experts.
  • Improve your workforce management skills.
  • Make important contacts and network with your peers.
  • See the latest technology available to you.
  • Have a great time!
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